I have that iron, and use it in the hoop many times. It's great, and never had much problems with it. Mine also doesn't have and adjustment for how hot it gets, so I have to be careful what fabric I use it on. Not really a big problem tho, just sometimes I have to lay another piece of cloth over what I iron so as not to melt those poly blend fabrics I use in appliqué at times. You'll love it!